Kipper
- US rank
- #9,714
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #3,041 in 1962
7 babies were named Kipper in the US in 2025.
Found on lists
Save adds it to your list. Vote moves it up the top voted names.
US births per million boys, 1955–2025
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Kipper you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 243,902 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Kipper, 7 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Kipper would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryKipper first shows up in US birth records in 1955, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 70 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1962, when it ranked #3,041. Today it's #9,714, so it could be due a comeback.
About the name Kipper
Kipper is a boy name of English origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with K and ending in “-per”. US birth records list Kipper for boys from 1955 to 2025, in 16 of those 71 years. Its best year was 1962, when it ranked #3,041 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #9,714, with 7 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 1.1 | 877,193 boys |
| 1960s | 1.9 | 512,821 boys |
| 1970s | 2.0 | 487,805 boys |
| 2010s | 0.6 | 1,587,302 boys |
| 2020s | 0.7 | 1,463,415 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Kipper
What is the origin of the name Kipper?
Kipper has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Kipper a boy or girl name?
Kipper is a boy name.
How popular is the name Kipper?
Kipper ranked #9,714 for US boys in 2025, given to 7 babies. Its best year was 1962 (#3,041).